Frequency Selection; Frequency Scanning; All Frequency Scanning; Introduction - Ranger RCI-2985DX User Manual

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RCI-2985
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4.0 INTRODUCTION

This section explains the basic programming procedures for the RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX Amateur
10 and 12 meter dual band base station transceiver.

4.1 FREQUENCY SELECTION

Frequency selection in the RCI-2985DX / RCI-2995DX can be accomplished using anyone of the three
following methods:
(1) The first method of frequency selection is through the use of the SHF (Shift) key and the (σ) Up
and (τ) Down arrows. To accomplish this, press the SHF button until the cursor arrow is
positioned under the digit of the frequency that is to be changed, then use the (σ) Up arrow to
increase the number. If a decrease in frequency is desired, press the (τ) Down arrow. Perform the
steps described above for each digit of the frequency until the desired frequency is displayed in the
LCD display window.
(2) The second method of frequency selection is accomplished using the SHF button and the frequency
select knob located on the front panel. Use the SHF button in the manner described above to select
the digit to be changed. Proceed to rotate the frequency select knob clockwise to increase the
frequency. Rotate the frequency select knob counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
(3) The third method of selecting the operating frequency of the radio is through the use of the SHF
button and the Channel (σ) Up and (τ) Down buttons located on the microphone. Frequency
selection by this method is accomplished in the same manner as with the (σ) Up and (τ) Down
arrows on the keypad. The only difference is that the Channel Up and Down buttons on the
microphone is used.

4.2 FREQUENCY SCANNING

Frequency scanning can be achieved using one of two methods: the first method involves the scanning
of pre-programmed memory channels. The second method permits the user to scan all frequencies
between a pre-set upper and lower scan limit. Both of the methods of the frequency scanning.

4.2.1 ALL FREQUENCY SCANNING

To allow all Frequency Scanning, one must first program the upper and lower scanning limits. The scan
limits are simply the highest and lowest frequencies that will be scanned. To program these limits,
perform the following steps:
(1) Press the PRG (Program) key.
(2) Press the SCAN key ("PRG SCAN+" should appear in the lower right corner of the display
window).
(3) Using the SHF key and the (σ) Up and (τ) Down arrows, select the upper scan limit, then press
ENT.
(4) Press the SCAN key again ("SCAN-" should appear in the display window).
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CHAPTER 4
INTRODUCTION